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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the supp ort rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.
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Maintenance and care
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selectionP. 554
Oil quantity (Low Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before
recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to dis-
connect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
■ After recharging/reconnect ing the 12-volt battery
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.
● The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to the status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off
the power before disconnect the 12-volt battery. Take extra care when con-
necting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
● Restart the hybrid system, depress the brake pedal, and confirm that it is
possible to shift into each shift position.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods above,
contact your Toyota dealer.
Exterior
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When installing, insert the
wiper rubber in the direction
opposite that used during the
removal procedure until the
wiper rubber becomes
locked and stops moving.
Check the direction the wiper
rubber is facing before installing.
After installing the wiper rubber, install the wiper blade to the wiper arm
and secure the stopper.
■
Rear
With the wiper extended,
remove the wiper rubber.
Install the 2 metal plates from
the removed wiper rubber to the
replacement wiper rubber so
that the cutouts are facing
inward.
When installing, insert the
wiper rubber as shown in the
illustration.
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■Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)Unplug the bulb base coun-
terclockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
Replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight high beams/daytime running lights (halogen head-
lights)
Turn the cover counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pulling the lock release.
Confirm whether the O-ring
of the cover has not come
off.
If the O-ring come off, attached
to the proper position.
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Replace the light bulb, and
set the connector.
Install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn the bulb base clockwise to
set.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight high beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
Install the cover and turn it
clockwise.
Align the of the cover to the
positioning mark of the light unit
and insert and turn it.
There is the positioning mark on
the outer side of the light unit.
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Maintenance and care
■Parking lights (halogen headlights)Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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